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53 reviews
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
funny
slow-paced
4.75
I loved this reading this novel. I loved the children (especially Lucy and Thalia). This was a very wholesome and quite funny read. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is 'cause I found the start to be a little slow and tedious to read. I liked how much Linus changed by the end. And lastly, fuck you Merle.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
2.0
Finished reading the book just a few mins ago. It's definitely going in the category of books I'm never in a mood to read.
I didn't feel relatable or attached to any of the characters; I neither liked nor hated any of them. I believe that we can control our destinies, but I don't agree what this book tries to say at all. Also I just don't believe in God or omens and stuff like that so almost this entire book was a drag to read. Also, how heck does a person (genuinely) fall in love with someone after just seeing them for the first time?? It makes no freaking sense to me, they don't even know each other. Anyways, I very much didn't like this book.
Thus, I give it a generous rating of 2/5 stars!
I didn't feel relatable or attached to any of the characters; I neither liked nor hated any of them. I believe that we can control our destinies, but I don't agree what this book tries to say at all. Also I just don't believe in God or omens and stuff like that so almost this entire book was a drag to read. Also, how heck does a person (genuinely) fall in love with someone after just seeing them for the first time?? It makes no freaking sense to me, they don't even know each other. Anyways, I very much didn't like this book.
Thus, I give it a generous rating of 2/5 stars!
The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
4.0
I took way too long to finish reading this book. But nonetheless, every page of it was worth it. It's a great book. I personally am very interested in these sorts of books where it is discussed how our thinking works. The chapters touched on a lot of topics that I never thought of and it feels like reading this book activated many new ways of thinking in my mind.
Anyways, it's cold, my hands are frozen, and I don't want to type much. I got a little bored sometimes but the book still managed to get back my attention pretty quickly. (Plus, I'm a very slow reader so that's most probably the reason why it took me this long to read it.) Honestly, for anyone interested in human psychology, this book is perfect.
Anyways, it's cold, my hands are frozen, and I don't want to type much. I got a little bored sometimes but the book still managed to get back my attention pretty quickly. (Plus, I'm a very slow reader so that's most probably the reason why it took me this long to read it.) Honestly, for anyone interested in human psychology, this book is perfect.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
3.0
My first book of 2023! I hate the main girl, she sucks. Hugo on the other hand is a character I very much liked. He thinks like I would if I were to be in a similar situation.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
3.75
Loved it! It took some time before things started happening but I loved the relationship between the characters and it was quite wholesome and cozy.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
4.0
A cozy read but I found it to be a bit slow and dull at times. Also, I had quite a hard time remember all the character named and how they were all connected.